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3474-3476 Sacramento St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1009014 17 units · 3 fl · 1965

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Presidio Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3474-3476 Sacramento St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1965
2 or more units
17 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SACTO
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1965
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units17
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area14,734 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1009014
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Congi John & Germana 3474 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94118
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3474 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
3476 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 17-unit multi-family residential building at 3474-3476 Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights, owned by John & Germana Congi Family, has a documented history of fire safety violations and system maintenance issues that require attention. Most recently, in December 2023, there was a violation related to sleeping area requirements that remains open as of October 2023, and an earlier issue regarding boiler permit renewal was resolved in November 2023. The building has experienced recurring fire safety compliance challenges over the years, including three separate violations in 2022 related to sprinkler systems and alarm maintenance, and a 2017 violation concerning exits/fire escapes that was subsequently abated. A series of fire safety issues were documented in 2003, including problems with combustible storage, smoke detectors, directional signs, fire escape ladder maintenance, and smoke enclosure doors, all of which were resolved by July 2003.

The property has also faced other maintenance challenges, including issues with the penthouse door (2008) and unauthorized construction work in 2007-2010 regarding a parking lot wall. Historical concerns about security were noted in 1996-1997 regarding unauthorized razor wire installation. More recently, the building has had several routine apartment inspections and maintenance matters that required attention, with most violations being addressed within reasonable timeframes. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, mostly concerning street cleaning, sidewalk conditions, and parking matters, though these are external to the building's direct management concerns.

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Risk rating

How 3474-3476 Sacramento St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
8thpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 167 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3474-3476 Sacramento St event timeline

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2023
Fire Complaint Dec 21
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 02
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 0586102459, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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